League Play-Off

THE KINGDOM
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Per Hellbom got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute Per Hellbom shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Samuel Billock saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. I RULE THE SHOW's Nils-Emil Hultin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Månsson in the 10th minute of play. 10 minutes into the game, Joel Månsson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Nils-Emil Hultin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Nils-Emil Hultin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jimmy Fredriksson in the 13th minute of play. Samuel Billock made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Per Hellbom in the 14th minute of play. If Jimmy Fredriksson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nils-Emil Hultin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Månsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. If Jimmy Fredriksson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 26 played minutes I RULE THE SHOW got a freekick which was hit by Simon Biörling. Nils-Emil Hultin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jimmy Fredriksson in the 33rd minute of the match. Samuel Billock took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Per Hellbom, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ludvig Wennerberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to IFK Norra Billinge getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Jim Bergman hit a great ball. 45 minutes into the game, Per Hellbom recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Samuel Billock. Per Hellbom showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2.

When I RULE THE SHOW's Per Hellbom in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye IFK Norra Billinge's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the I RULE THE SHOW defense, Jimmy Fredriksson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Nils-Emil Hultin. The I RULE THE SHOW fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Nils-Emil Hultin should have stopped the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ludvig Wennerberg in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Samuel Billock saved IFK Norra Billinge from getting behind. After having played for 67 minutes, Jimmy Fredriksson managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. IFK Norra Billinge's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jimmy Fredriksson was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Per Hellbom in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Samuel Billock prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Per Hellbom in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Samuel Billock prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When I RULE THE SHOW's Ludvig Wennerberg in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye IFK Norra Billinge's goalie prevented a goal. If Joel Månsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Per Hellbom had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 91st match minute, IFK Norra Billinge was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jim Bergman to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jimmy Fredriksson in the 94th minute of play forced I RULE THE SHOW's goalkeeper Nils-Emil Hultin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Jimmy Fredriksson fell near the penalty area in the 96th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored IFK Norra Billinge's protests and gave Jimmy Fredriksson a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, IFK Norra Billinge's Jimmy Fredriksson got a free kick in the 97th minute. The IFK Norra Billinge supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing IFK Norra Billinge would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.